🌱 How Kittanning’s gas price compares to nearby Western Pennsylvania towns today
Kittanning, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Kittanning! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kittanning’s gas price compares to nearby Western Pennsylvania towns today
- Why PSP Kittanning troopers issued harassment citations after a mall dispute
Also on today's calendar: Armstrong WIC Kids in the Kitchen and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 52, low: 43.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Pa. (exploreclarion.com) — Drivers in Kittanning are now paying about $4.93 per gallon for regular gas, one of the higher prices in Western Pennsylvania as regional averages climb. AAA reports fuel costs are up sharply from last month and last year, while national gasoline and electricity trends continue to be driven by global supply concerns and crude oil prices. 
• Pennsylvania State Police Issue Citations for Harassment After Multiple Local Incidents (exploreclarion.com) — State police from the Kittanning barracks responded to a disturbance at Franklin Village Mall in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County, where two young men were cited for harassment after a verbal altercation. Troopers also filed separate harassment citations tied to incidents in Monroe and Ashland townships in Clarion County, reflecting a recent uptick in summary harassment cases across the region.
📸 Around Kittanning
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Upcoming Events in
Kittanning
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★ Featured events ★
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Discover Medicare →
Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd, Natrona Heights
9:30 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Sr. High Band Concert
Armstrong JSHS AHS
7:00 pm -
Mr. Riverhawk
Armstrong JSHS Kittanning, PA 16201
6:00 pm -
Boys Soccer Boosters
Armstrong JSHS Sr. High Cafe
4:00 pm -
Jr. High Chorus Concert
Armstrong JSHS AHS
7:00 pm -
Boys Volleyball Banquet
Armstrong JSHS Sr. Cafe
5:00 pm -
Armstrong WIC Kids in the Kitchen →
205 Market St, Kittanning
5:00 pm -
Alex Shumaker Acoustic at The Chief →
The Chief Bar & Grill, 13445 US-422, Kittanning
1:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Sunday May 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sr. High Band Concert
Armstrong JSHS AHS
7:00 pm -
Armstrong Jazz Band Concert
Lenape El Sch Armstrong Junior/Senior High School, 300 Buffington Dr, Kittanni
7:00 pm -
Mr. Riverhawk
Armstrong JSHS Kittanning, PA 16201
6:00 pm -
Touch A Truck →
Highlands High School, 1500 Pacific Ave, Natrona Heights
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗞 Nearby News
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Apollo
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Ok Kittanning! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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